Course Title: Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2023
Course Code: HWSS6083C
Course Title: Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
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School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4352 - Certificate IV in Youth Work
Course Contact: Dianne MacKay
Course Contact Phone: +613 9925 4454
Course Contact Email: dianne.mackay@rmit.edu.au
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Nominal Hours: 80
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None.
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and work with young people within the current context, philosophy and values of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector. This unit applies to youth workers who come in contact with clients affected by alcohol and other drugs.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
Element: |
1. Establish the context for AOD work |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Research, analyse and maintain up-to-date knowledge and awareness of the social, political, economic and legal contexts of AOD 1.2 Research and analyse impacts of AOD policy frameworks on AOD work practice 1.3 Apply understanding of the historical and social constructs of alcohol and drugs and the changes in alcohol and drug use |
Element: |
2. Apply understanding of context to AOD practice |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Apply knowledge of broad and specific AOD contexts to AOD work practice 2.2 Identify and use legal frameworks that impact on AOD work 2.3 Identify, review and apply information about evidence based models and frameworks of AOD work |
Element: |
3. Integrate the core values and principles of AOD work into practice |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Assess AOD practice values and ensure support and interventions are person-centred 3.2 Apply a harm minimisation approach to maximise support for the AOD client 3.3 Support the client's rights and safety, including access and equity of services |
Element: |
4. Apply understanding of the impact of values in AOD practice |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Reflect on personal values and attitudes regarding AOD use and acknowledge their potential impact when working in AOD contexts 4.2 Apply awareness of organisations' values 4.3 Consider client values in determining interventions and supports |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
. Establish the context for AOD work
1.1 Research, analyse and maintain up-to-date knowledge and awareness of the social, political, economic and legal contexts of AOD
1.2 Research and analyse impacts of AOD policy frameworks on AOD work practice
1.3 Apply understanding of the historical and social constructs of alcohol and drugs and the changes in alcohol and drug use
2. Apply understanding of context to AOD practice
2.1 Apply knowledge of broad and specific AOD contexts to AOD work practice
2.2 Identify and use legal frameworks that impact on AOD work
2.3 Identify, review and apply information about evidence based models and frameworks of AOD work
3. Integrate the core values and principles of AOD work into practice
3.1 Assess AOD practice values and ensure support and interventions are person-centred
3.2 Apply a harm minimisation approach to maximise support for the AOD client
3.3 Support the client’s rights and safety, including access and equity of services
4. Apply understanding of the impact of values in AOD practice
4.1 Reflect on personal values and attitudes regarding AOD use and acknowledge their potential impact when working in AOD contexts
4.2 Apply awareness of organisations’ values
4.3 Consider client values in determining interventions and supports
Details of Learning Activities
Details of learning activities
This course will be a blended delivery with face to face on campus sessions and online via Canvas/Collaborate Ultra sessions
In-class (campus-based and online classroom) activities:
teacher directed group activities/projects
group discussion
class activities to review discussions/lectures
role play activities
Out-of-class activities:
independent assessment -based work, research
independent study
Assessment based Group work
Placement
Teaching Schedule
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Topic |
Assessment due |
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2 |
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Assessment task 1
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3 |
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Assessment task 2 |
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5 |
Evidence based support and interventions
Basic intro to why people use, support services/withdrawal options: Substances/withdrawal Drug Types: licit/illicit |
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6 |
Overview of AOD content covered & AT4 class discussion |
Assessment task 3 |
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7 |
AT4 Roleplays |
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Review key concepts, check for gaps in knowledge Identifying own strengths and areas for development |
Assessment task 4 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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Overview of Assessment
This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment.
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment tasks to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher when you have completed the assessment tasks.
Assessments will include:
1 of 4 Research and evaluation
2 of 4 Case studies - written response
3 of 4 Online quiz
4 of 4 Role plays
Grades that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
You will be given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills. A third (3rd) attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic. Resubmissions beyond two (2) attempts are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
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Assessment Tasks
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task. You will be given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills. A third (3rd) attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic. Resubmissions beyond two (2) attempts are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator.
Assessment tasks need to be completed for this unit are:
1 of 4 Research and evaluation
2 of 4 Case studies - written response
3 of 4 Online quiz
4 of 4 Role plays
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix (Rubric) Available in Canvas.
Other Information
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